2014 November/December 50 Plus News Supplement

November/December 2014

50 Plus News

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Registration: Tuesday, October 21,

8:30 a.m.

SUPPLEMENT

Glen Pine1200 Glen Pine Court 604-927-6940

Dogwood624 Poirier Street 604-927-6098

Register at coquitlam.ca/registration or call 604-927-4FUN (4386).

NOV 16

CLUBHOUSE AT FRASERDOWNS We are going back to the Clubhouse, a premium dining and racing venue at Fraserdowns. Enjoy the lovely buffet, exciting races and try your luck in the casino. A wonderful and fun afternoon for fans of this popular trip.

Leave Dogwood at 11:30 a.m. Estimated return at 5:15 p.m.

Leave Glen Pine at 11:15 a.m. Estimated return at 5:30 p.m.

491232 Su Nov 16 $48.00

NOV 19

RIVER ROCK CASINOVisit to the River Rock Casino in Richmond. Win some ‘big money’ for the holiday season!

Leave Dogwood at 11:15 a.m. Estimated return at 5:15 p.m.

Leave Glen Pine at 11:00 a.m. Estimated return at 5:30 p.m.

495264 W Nov 19 $10.00

DEC 5

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE MASSEY THEATREAn annual holiday extravaganza at the Massey Theatre hosted by the New Westminster Symphony with performances by special guests. Enjoy a repertoire of festive music and dance. This year’s price includes the show ticket.

Leave Dogwood at 6:15 p.m. Estimated return at 10:30 p.m.

Leave Glen Pine at 6:00 p.m. Estimated return at 10:45 p.m.

500425 F Dec 5 $23.00

DEC 6

THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE Broadway Church’s Singing Christmas Tree is a Vancouver tradition. This exciting Christmas event features a 100+ voice choir, symphonic orchestra and drama designed for the whole family in mind. We will be sending a donation on your behalf.

Leave Dogwood at 1:30 p.m. Estimated return at 5:30 p.m.

Leave Glen Pine at 1:15 p.m. Estimated return at 5:45 p.m.

500430 Sa Dec 6 $20.00

DEC 7

RIDE THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN Kick off the holiday season aboard the 7th Annual Polar Express Train. West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish operates Canada’s only Polar Express Train, designed to delight and inspire as it makes it’s magical round trip journey to the North Pole. The one-hour train ride is filled with music, stories and on-board refreshments. Cost includes coach ticket, one mini train ride, entry to the ‘North Pole Workshop’, the ‘Gingerbread Village’ and lunch on the Squamish River at the Watershed Grill in Brackendale.

Leave Dogwood at 10:15 a.m. Estimated return at 5:45 p.m.

Leave Glen Pine at 10:00 a.m. Estimated return at 6:00 p.m.

503662 Su Dec 7 $109.00

BUS TRIPS

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DEC 10

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE Guildford Town Centre Mall has been renovated with new specialty stores and boutiques. Shop at your favourite stores and have lunch on your own.

Leave Dogwood at 11:15 a .m. Estimated return at 4:15 p.m.

Leave Glen Pine at 11:00 a .m. Estimated return at 4:30 p.m.

496213 W Dec 10 $11.00

DEC 18

VAGABOND THEATRE PRESENTS CHRISTMAS BELLESIt’s Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle Sisters are in turmoil. One sister is overdue with her second set of twins, another sister is in jail, and one is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos. Add in family secrets, a love-struck sheriff, an Elvis impersonator and a variety of quirky citizens, and the citizens of Fayro have a Christmas pageant they’ll never forget. Seasonal fun for the whole family!

Leave Dogwood at 7:15 p.m. Estimated return at 10:15 p.m.

Leave Glen Pine at 7:00 p.m. Estimated return at 10:30 p.m.

501927 Th Dec 18 $25.00

DINE OUT NOV 30

SALMON HOUSE BRUNCH & PARK ROYAL SHOPPING Brunch at the Salmon House followed by a visit to Park Royal Mall. Brunch $15.00 to $25.00 plus tax & gratuity. Leave Dogwood at 10:15 a.m. Estimated return at 4:00 p.m.Leave Glen Pine at 10:00 a.m. Estimated return at 4:15 p.m.

496212 Su Nov 30 $19.00

Are you interested?In light of the non-refundable ticket policy at most theatres, we want to gauge interest in these performances, before buying tickets. Please sign up if you are interested! The dates, times and costs below are estimates.

BUS TRIPS

MARY POPPINS AT THE STANLEY THEATRE – INTERESTED?This very popular Broadway musical makes fine entertainment for the whole family. This is an Arts Club encore presentation, after rave reviews last year. Bring your grandchildren as a special treat! Each child must be accompanied by an adult. There may be stairs in the seating area to climb.

493371 Su Jan 4 $50.00 – $95.00

THE BOOK OF MORMON – INTERESTED?Composed by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q’s Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon is an old-style musical with a modern sensibility—satirical and raunchy with explicit language! An equal opportunity offender, the show playfully pokes fun at religion, sexuality, poverty and race.

503340 Sa Apr 11 $110.00 – $135.00

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Afternoon Tea & Dance

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Remembrance Day with Gwen Gouchee

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Carpet Bowling Tournament

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Bus Trip: Vancouver Art Gallery

Boris Hocaluk Band

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Remembering with the Mixed Bag Band

11 12 13 14

Pub Night: Tiller's Folly

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Bus Trip: Fraserdowns

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One Act Play

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Bus Trip: River Rock Casino

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Home for the Holidays

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Light the Hall 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Bus Trip: VSO Pops

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Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Carpet-Bowling Try-it

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Bollywood Dance Try-it

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Hatha Yoga Try-it

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Drama Christmas Presentation 1:30 p.m.Bus Trip: Salmon House

SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR

NOVEMBER

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Holiday Wreath or Centerpiece Class

Drama Christmas Presentation 7:30 p.m.

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Dogwood Christmas Lunch

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Drama Christmas Presentation 1:30 p.m.Bus Trip: Tea & Trumpets

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Bus Trip: Massey Theatre Xmas

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Bus Trip: Singing Xmas Tree

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Bus Trip: Polar Express Train

Holiday Variety Show

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Holiday Variety Show

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Music Merriment & Mistletoe

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Bus Trip: Guildford Shopping

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Music & Memories

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Dogwood Christmas Dinner

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Bus Trip: St. Andrews Wesley

Line Dance Social

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Dogwood Songsters 1:30 p.m.

15 16

Yoga for the Food Bank with Loura

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Christmas Luncheon

18Bus Trip: Christmas Belles

Yoga for the Food Bank with Loura

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Winter Wonderland Walk

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Night of Bright Lights at Blue Mountain Park

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Grandma & Me: Christmas at Dogwood

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25MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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31 New Years' Eve Luncheon

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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2Regular Hours resume

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SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR

JANUARY

DECEMBER

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Nov 23

old FashioNed Christmas BazaarHand-made gifts, knitting, cards, quilts and a great selection of items for everyone on your Christmas list. The Glen Pine Crafters, Quilters and others will amaze you with their home-spun handiwork. Admission is free. Limited space available for crafters. $12.00 to participate/sell goods. Call 604-927-4386 to book space.

Su Nov 23 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free

Nov 30, deC 2, deC 4

dogwood drama CluB Christmas PerFormaNCe Solstice QueenThe Drama Club’s Christmas presentation is an original play, with music, written and directed by Richard Dixon.

The Queen of a fictional kingdom, having reigned for 55 years, wants to retire and take it easy. However there is no heir apparent to succeed to her throne, so she has to select a successor from among her subjects. Several people, including the Prime Minster and the Chief Justice (both of whom are women), fancy themselves sitting on the royal throne. Another candidate tries to rekindle an old flame with the Queen with the idea of sharing the monarchy. The Queen has ideas of her own as to who might be a suitable substitute for herself.

The play takes place in the Queen’s throne room on the evening of the Winter Solstice, just before Christmas, an appropriate time for new beginnings.

Sunday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets ($5) are available in November at the front desk or from the Drama Club members.

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Christmas luNCheoN Join us for a traditional turkey lunch with all the trimmings and Christmas music with the Centennial Secondary School Choir. Doors at 11:45 a.m. Lunch served at 12:00 p.m. Pre-register by November 24 by calling 604-927-4386.

W Dec 3 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $16.25

deC 7 & 8

gleN PiNe holiday variety PaNtomimeCelebrate the holiday season with a wonderful show. Let yourself be entertained by the Silver Pine Players presentation of “Sneezing Beauty”. Glen Pine’s funny and talented entertainers will cheer you up with lively songs, skits and dances. Family, friends and grandchildren are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

481944 Su Dec 7 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. $5.00

481945 M Dec 8 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $5.00

special events

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DEC 9

MUSIC MERRIMENT & MISTLETOEJoin us for an afternoon of music and caroling. Light refreshments including coffee, tea and festive baking wll be served.

491027 Tu Dec 9 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. $8.25

DEC 12

CHRISTMAS DINNER Celebrate the holidays with a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Entertainment by Sharon and Allan Boulinoff of Sincerely Yours. Catered meal by Centennial Secondary School. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Dinner served at 6:00 p.m. Entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. Pre-register by December 2 by calling 604-927-4386.

F Dec 12 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $27.25

DEC 14

SONGSTERS CHRISTMAS CONCERTGet in the Christmas spirit with the Dogwood Songsters! Sing-a-long to your favourite songs and carols, and join them after the concert for refreshments.

Su Dec 14 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. $5.00

DEC 17

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONCelebrate with a traditional turkey meal followed by dessert and entertainment. Yuletide entertainment provided by Tony Prophet. Pre-register by December 8 by calling 604-927-4386.

484715 W Dec 17 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $16.25

DEC 20

REVISED DATE CHRISTMAS AT THE RANCH: LINE DANCE SOCIALCelebrate the holiday season with a line dance social year-end wrap-up, hosted by Austin and Lynda. Wear red, green or dress up as a western cowboy santa! Join your dancing friends and enjoy some fun and with holiday treats and refreshments.

482886 Sa Dec 20 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $8.00

DEC 22

GRANDMA & ME: CHRISTMAS AT DOGWOODBring the little one in your life to celebrate the holiday season at Dogwood Pavilion. Enjoy making a Christmas craft, cookie decorating and a Christmas sing-a-long. Geared towards children aged 3 – 6 years. Grandpa is welcome too!

502082 M Dec 22 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $6.00

DEC 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE LUNCHEONSay farewell to 2014 and welcome the arrival of 2015 with Vonda Sinclair. She will sing, entertain and countdown to a new year!

484716 W Dec 31 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $12.00

SPECIAL EVENTS

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NOV 12 & 20

YULE BE HAPPIER!

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many reasons. Family differences, loss, and old habits that no longer benefit you can make it difficult to enjoy festivities while anxiety and worry over social obligations and expectations only compound problems. Join insightful conversations to learn effective strategies for gaining presence, peace of mind, and balance, well beyond your cheque book! Presented by Fay Wong.

503393 W Nov 12 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $10.00

503394 Th Nov 20 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $10.00

NOV 20

PROTECT YOURSELF: DON’T BE A VICTIM OF FRAUD

How do you protect yourself from being a victim of fraud? This workshop focuses on common scams targeting older adults, offers strategies to protect yourself against scams, how to check for counterfeit bank notes and deal with financial abuse. The National ‘Do-Not-Call’ List will be discussed. There will be time for questions. Presented by the Coquitlam RCMP and British Columbia Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support.

500130 Th Nov 20 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Free

NOV 21

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS & RETIREMENT LIVINGLeading up to the holidays and changes in weather can bring up alot of feelings for seniors. It’s a time of celebration, family, community—and avoiding the holiday blues! Learn what it’s like to live in a retirement community, during the holidays and year-round; and how to stay happy, healthy, social and active in a retirement community. Come prepared to listen and to ask questions about choices, costs and solutions. Presented by Cameron McKenzie of RetireLink.

503362 F Nov 21 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free

DEC 4

TRI-CITIES CAREGIVERS: GET YOUR LEGAL PAPERS IN ORDER Are your legal papers in order? Come ask questions and learn about the importance of power of attorney, representation agreements, wills and living wills. Presented by Don Drysdale of Drysdale, Bacon, McStravick LLP Lawyers.

501922 Th Dec 4 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free

TALKS & WORKSHOPS

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REGISTERED PROGRAMS MISCELLANEOUS

DEC 2

HOLIDAY WREATH OR CENTERPIECETwo City of Coquitlam gardeners will pass on their tips and tricks while assisting you to make either a wreath or centerpiece for your holiday décor. Please specify your choice when registering. All supplies included.

490415 Tu Dec 2 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. $17.00

DEC 7

COOKING INDIAN FOR THE FESTIVE SEASONGive your menu an Indian twist during the festive season. Learn how to make pakoras (fried vegetable dumplings) and paneer butter masala (vegitarian alternative to butter chicken). We will also make an Indian fruit relish/chutney to go with pakoras. Food tasting is included. Instructor: Geeta Sethi

502112 Su Dec 7 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $20.00

DEMENTIA CAFÉ: DROP-INGeared towards participants with early stage dementia. Drop-in for a game of pool, ping pong, foosball or play the Wii in a casual and supportive environment. You can socialize in our activity corner while completing puzzles and other brain boosting activities. Must attend with a family member, friend or caregiver.

Th Oct 23 – Dec 11 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $2.00

HOLIDAY RAFFLESRaffles are a chance to win fabulous prizes, celebrate the season and support either one or both pavilions. Prizes will be on display and tickets can be purchased in November.Draw Dates:

Wednesday, December 3 at the Christmas luncheon

Wednesday, December 17 at the Christmas luncheon

INFLUENZA VACCINE CLINIC A community pharmacist will be here to administer the annual flu shot to Pavilion Annual Pass Holders and the public. Please pre-register by calling 604-927-4386. Seniors — bring your Care Card to receive the vaccine for free. Dogwood Pavilion clinic is sponsored by the Thrifty Foods Pharmacy at Austin Station. Glen Pine Pavilion clinic is sponsored by London Drugs at Coquitlam Centre.

Tu Nov 4 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tu Nov 18 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Th Nov 13 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

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Above all ...

Don’t let the holidays weigh you down . . .Keep active at the Pavilions!From yoga to dance, and hiking clinics to aerobic classes – we’ve got a class to fit your schedule, goals, interests & fitness level.

Register today at coquitlam.ca